INSTITUT MAX VON LAUE PAUL LANGEVIN

The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for scientific research using neutrons. We welcome over 2000 visits of scientists per year to carry out world-class research. Our Science Division currently has a vacancy for an:

INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN (m/f) Job Description: You will become a member of the ILL’s Services for Advanced Neutron Environment (SANE) responsible for the Institute’s sample environment equipment and its cryogenic systems in particular. You will mostly be working in the laboratory and experimental areas on the following tasks: • Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and configure equipment in consultation with your colleagues & manager • Assist colleagues and scientists to ensure the smooth operation of the experiments • Take part in the development of new equipment • Produce and update technical documentation • Provide occasional assistance with internal training. More information can be obtained by contacting the head of the SANE service, Eddy Lelièvre, e-mail: [email protected] (Please do not send your application to this address).

Your profile We are looking for dynamic and passionate candidates with the following skills: • NVQ Level 3 or 4 degree in applied physics or in mechanical engineering • A few years of professional experience • Real desire to acquire more technical skills e.g. in brazing, TIG welding, or industrial drawing… • Knowledge in cryogenics, high pressure/temperature & vacuum techniques (helium leak detection, etc.).

Your personal skills • Good interpersonal skills to work as part of a team and with users • Good organisational skills • Service-oriented approach.

Language skills : As an international research centre, we are particularly keen to ensure that we also attract applicants from outside France. Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. A French language course will be paid for by the ILL. Knowledge of German would be an advantage.

What we offer • A permanent contract • An annual gross salary ranging within 25 - 55k€ (additional allowances may apply). • A highly stimulating and international work environment in an area of forefront applied research with top experts • Generous company benefits (more information, via employment conditions) • Relocation assistance and language courses upon eligibility

Notes : Occasional periods of on-call duty. Medical fitness for work under ionising radiation is required. Interviews will take place on weeks 40 or 41.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your application on line, no later than 10/09/2017, via our website:

http://www.ill.eu/careers (vacancy reference : 17/22). Remitir Copia de la candidatura a: [email protected] indicando la referencia: ILL 17/22 Ayudas a la movilidad